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Event Series Glow Wild

Glow Wild

Peoria Zoo 2320 N. Prospect Rd, Peoria, IL, United States

This spring, Peoria Zoo transforms into a dazzling wonderland as the Glow Wild Lantern Festival lights up the night with vibrant colors, cultural artistry, and unforgettable family experiences. Presented by Kaleido Entertainment in collaboration with the Peoria Park District, this spectacular event will run from March 1 through April 27 offering guests a luminescent journey filled with handmade, traditional Chinese lanterns, interactive activities, and live entertainment. Festival Details: Location: Peoria Zoo – 2320 N. Prospect Rd.,… Read Full Post

Event Series Glow Wild

Glow Wild

Peoria Zoo 2320 N. Prospect Rd, Peoria, IL, United States

This spring, Peoria Zoo transforms into a dazzling wonderland as the Glow Wild Lantern Festival lights up the night with vibrant colors, cultural artistry, and unforgettable family experiences. Presented by Kaleido Entertainment in collaboration with the Peoria Park District, this spectacular event will run from March 1 through April 27 offering guests a luminescent journey filled with handmade, traditional Chinese lanterns, interactive activities, and live entertainment. Festival Details: Location: Peoria Zoo – 2320 N. Prospect Rd.,… Read Full Post

Arbor Day Tree Planting

Donovan Park 5805 Knoxville Ave, Peoria, IL, United States

Join us on April 22 for our annual Tree-Planting Event in Donovan Park, a true urban gem of the Peoria Park District and a proud Level I Accredited Arboretum. This special designation recognizes the park’s commitment to tree diversity, conservation, and education, making it the perfect place to celebrate Earth Day. Learn more about all our Earth Month events by clicking here!

Event Series Glow Wild

Glow Wild

Peoria Zoo 2320 N. Prospect Rd, Peoria, IL, United States

This spring, Peoria Zoo transforms into a dazzling wonderland as the Glow Wild Lantern Festival lights up the night with vibrant colors, cultural artistry, and unforgettable family experiences. Presented by Kaleido Entertainment in collaboration with the Peoria Park District, this spectacular event will run from March 1 through April 27 offering guests a luminescent journey filled with handmade, traditional Chinese lanterns, interactive activities, and live entertainment. Festival Details: Location: Peoria Zoo – 2320 N. Prospect Rd.,… Read Full Post

Earth Day Festival

Forest Park Nature Center

Celebrate Earth Day at our annual festival all centered on the theme of “Growing Together!” Guests will enjoy an engaging vendor and exhibitor area that features organizations and businesses with sustainable practices and missions eager to share their work, products, and ways you can get involved or make a difference. Our PPD friends from Peoria Zoo and Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum will return with their creative, wildlife-inspired activities. We’ll have guided hikes, food and coffee… Read Full Post

Event Series Glow Wild

Glow Wild

Peoria Zoo 2320 N. Prospect Rd, Peoria, IL, United States

This spring, Peoria Zoo transforms into a dazzling wonderland as the Glow Wild Lantern Festival lights up the night with vibrant colors, cultural artistry, and unforgettable family experiences. Presented by Kaleido Entertainment in collaboration with the Peoria Park District, this spectacular event will run from March 1 through April 27 offering guests a luminescent journey filled with handmade, traditional Chinese lanterns, interactive activities, and live entertainment. Festival Details: Location: Peoria Zoo – 2320 N. Prospect Rd.,… Read Full Post

Event Series Glow Wild

Glow Wild

Peoria Zoo 2320 N. Prospect Rd, Peoria, IL, United States

This spring, Peoria Zoo transforms into a dazzling wonderland as the Glow Wild Lantern Festival lights up the night with vibrant colors, cultural artistry, and unforgettable family experiences. Presented by Kaleido Entertainment in collaboration with the Peoria Park District, this spectacular event will run from March 1 through April 27 offering guests a luminescent journey filled with handmade, traditional Chinese lanterns, interactive activities, and live entertainment. Festival Details: Location: Peoria Zoo – 2320 N. Prospect Rd.,… Read Full Post

Spring Plant Sale

Luthy Botantical Garden

A great opportunity to find unique perennials, native plants, ornamental grasses, unusual tropical plants and annuals. Make sure to check out the Spring Market in the Garden during the sale, where we are even partnering with local garden groups/vendors to bring you an amazing plant sale! Ages: All Ages

Spring Market in the Garden featuring the Luthy Annual Plant Sale!

Luthy Botantical Garden

Find unique perennials, native plants, ornamental grasses, unusual tropical plants and annuals during our annual plant sale at the Garden. Browse the market filled with local artisans featuring artists, craftsmen, foodies and collectors bringing the charm and excitement of the spring to Luthy Botanical Garden. New this year, enjoy Parks on Tap, our Traveling TapHouse on May 2nd from 4-8pm. Interested in being a vendor? Reach out to shausler@peoriaparks.org

Event Series Parks on Tap

Parks on Tap: Luthy Botanical Garden

Luthy Botantical Garden

Parks on Tap at Luthy Botanical Garden! Join us for Parks on Tap as we bring the Traveling Taphouse to the beautiful Luthy Botanical Garden! Enjoy an evening surrounded by lush gardens while sipping on refreshing drinks, playing fun games, and soaking in live entertainment. Plus, grab a bite from a delicious local food truck! This event is FREE to attend, but food and drinks will be available for purchase. Experience one of Peoria’s most… Read Full Post

Migratory Bird Hikes

Forest Park Nature Center

Everyone is welcome to attend Migratory Bird Hikes, from nature lovers, to photographers and birders. Programs will meet at the Forest Park Nature Center building with a quick introduction. Bring your binoculars, water, hiking clothes etc. In addition, binoculars will be available for loan. Most hikes are low-impact. Ages: Adults 18+ Advance registration is required. Please email kparke@peoriaparks.org ahead of time with questions or concerns. Fees are $5 per person or FREE for FPNC members.

Container Gardens and Cosmopolitans

Luthy Botantical Garden

Enjoy a cosmo while creating your very own container garden for mom…or even better with mom. It’s a gift that keeps on growing, for a front porch, patio, deck. We provide all the plants & supplies. Cosmopolitans and wine will be available for purchase, and participants must be 21 or older. Cost: $35/container. (Max two people per container)  Advanced registration required. This event does sell out.  Check out our Container Gardens with Mom for those… Read Full Post

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